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- groin 2a
1
: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh
also
: the region of this line
2
a
: the projecting curved line along which two intersecting vaults meet
b
: a rib that covers this edge
3
: a rigid structure built out from a shore to protect the shore from erosion, to trap sand, or to direct a current for scouring a channel
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Clark is finally at full strength again after, hampered by a groin injury, played in only 13 games a year ago.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
After appearing in 40 games and winning Rookie of the Year in 2024, Clark was limited to just 13 appearances last season due to a groin strain and ankle-bone bruise.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
Hinch described the injuries to Mize and Jansen as right groin tightness.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 May 2026
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Noun
Last year, Hernández played in just one rehab game returning from a strained groin.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Clark is finally at full strength again after, hampered by a groin injury, played in only 13 games a year ago.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
After appearing in 40 games and winning Rookie of the Year in 2024, Clark was limited to just 13 appearances last season due to a groin strain and ankle-bone bruise.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
Hinch described the injuries to Mize and Jansen as right groin tightness.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 May 2026
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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groin
1 of 2 noun1
: the junction of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh or the part of the body around this junction
2
: the curved line or rib on a ceiling along which two vaults meet
groin
2 of 2 verb
: to build or equip with groins
Medical Definition
groin
noun
: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh
also
: the region of this line
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